Council Plans & Strategic Resource Plans

This page provides access to the Council Plan and associated Strategic Resource Plans, as required under Part 4, Division 1 of the Local Government Act 2020. These include:

  • Council Plan (Section 90) – Outlines the strategic direction, objectives, and priorities for the municipality over a four-year period.
  • Financial Plan (Section 91) – Sets out a ten-year financial outlook to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible fiscal management.
  • Asset Plan (Section 92) – Details the management and renewal of Council’s infrastructure assets over a ten-year horizon.
  • Revenue and Rating Plan (Section 93) – Explains how Council will generate revenue and apply rating principles to fund services and projects.
Together, these plans provide the cornerstone for Council’s strategic planning and resource allocation. They establish a clear framework for decision-making, ensuring that every initiative aligns with legislative requirements under the Local Government Act 2020 and reflects the priorities of our community. By setting long-term objectives and guiding financial, asset, and revenue management, these documents enable Council to deliver services efficiently and sustainably. Importantly, all plans and strategic documents are interconnected and link back to the Council Plan, which serves as the overarching guide for achieving our vision and goals.

You can find additional details and access the relevant documents by using the tabs below.

Council Plan 2025-2029

The Yarriambiack Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 sets out the Shire’s strategic direction for the next four years, shaped through extensive community engagement including township meetings, surveys, and drop‑in sessions. The Plan outlines a long‑term vision of “a strong and connected community prioritising sustainable and innovative approaches to support the wellbeing of our people, economy and environment”.

It is built around four key strategic objectives:

  • Strategic Objective 1: Innovative and Diversified Economy – Supporting agriculture, tourism, digital connectivity, and infrastructure development to boost economic resilience.
  • Strategic Objective 2: Healthy and Inclusive Community – Enhancing social connection, expanding housing options, supporting volunteers, and improving access to essential services.
  • Strategic Objective 3: Resilient and Sustainable Natural Environment – Embedding climate action, improving recreational spaces, strengthening environmental management, and progressing circular‑economy initiatives.
  • Strategic Objective 4: A Council that Serves its Community – Strengthening governance, transparency, financial sustainability, community engagement, and evidence‑based decision‑making.

The Plan incorporates the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, focusing on preventing violence, improving wellbeing, promoting active living, and addressing climate impacts. It also identifies major projects such as road upgrades, housing partnerships, recreation reserve enhancements, and environmental initiatives. 

Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036

The Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036 sets out a 10‑year forecast to maintain financial sustainability while delivering services and managing ageing infrastructure. It highlights major challenges such as limited housing, workforce pressures, rising service demand, ageing assets, and digital connectivity gaps. The plan uses conservative revenue assumptions—moderate rate increases, steady grants, and CPI‑aligned fees—against growing costs for labour, materials, and asset renewal. Capital works focus on maintaining core infrastructure, especially roads, buildings, and plant. Overall, the plan ensures Council can continue essential services and planned asset renewal within a financially responsible framework. 


Asset Management Strategy 2025-2035

The Asset Management Strategy 2025–2035 sets out how Yarriambiack Shire Council will maintain and renew its ageing $380million asset base—roads, buildings, drainage, open spaces, aerodromes, plant and equipment—to ensure services remain safe, reliable, and financially sustainable. It identifies a growing asset renewal gap and prioritises lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and data‑driven investment decisions. The Strategy aligns with the Council Plan and Long‑Term Financial Plan, emphasising efficient use of limited funding, improved maintenance practices, climate‑resilient infrastructure, and enhanced community accessibility. Asset Class Plans and annual reviews will guide consistent, long‑term management and support informed decision‑making across the organisation. 

 

Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029

The Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–2029 explains how Yarriambiack Shire Council raises the income needed to deliver services and maintain infrastructure. Rates are the primary revenue source, calculated using Capital Improved Value (CIV) and applied through a differential rating system for general and farm properties. Waste and recycling services are funded through separate service charges.

The Plan aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and financial sustainability while complying with legislation and rate‑capping requirements. It outlines valuation processes, payment options, debt recovery, grants, user fees, and concessions, ensuring predictable revenue and equitable distribution of the rate burden across the community.

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